With that situation having been resolved, the pair are now chasing down more major honours, with a desire from both sides to get their hands on the Premier League title.

World Cup winner Mata added: “I've been in England for a few years and I've been lucky to win many titles but the only one I have not raised has been the Premier League, so I hope to do so at some point because it would be fantastic.”

United will need key men performing at the peak of their powers if they are to challenge for that prize in the future, while interest in star turns must be fended off.